Hawthorn Elementary School North
Tel:
(847) 990-4500
Hawthorn Elementary School North serves 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hawthorn Elementary School North placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hawthorn Elementary School North places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Hawthorn Elementary School North's student population of 540 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 540 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hawthorn Elementary School North is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hawthorn Elementary School North is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1314 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 15% | 5% |
Hispanic | 31% | 26% |
Black | 2% | 17% |
White | 47% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hawthorn CCSD 73 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hawthorn Elementary School North is Vernon Hills High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hawthorn Middle School North (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vernon Hills Hawthorn Middle School North Grades: 6-8 | 654 students
0.0 miles
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400 0.0 6-8 654 - Vernon Hills John Powers Center Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 53 students
0.0 miles
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-8320 0.0 Inquire with school 53 - Vernon Hills Hawthorn School Of Dual Language Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 413 students
0.2 miles
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900 0.2 K-5 413 - Vernon Hills Hawthorn Townline Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 444 students
0.2 miles
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900 0.2 K-5 444 - Vernon Hills Hawthorn Elementary School South Grades: K-5 | 761 students
0.4 miles
430 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800 0.4 K-5 761
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